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Black and white two light portrait setup featuring model Lizzie on dark background

Two Lights And A Kiss – A Moody Portrait On Black Paper

Pattern: Short side lighting from a big soft source, with a gridded kiss light coming back from behind. Mood: Dark ...
Lizzie in black lace dress beside glowing bare bulb portrait photography

A Single Bulb and a Seventeenth Century Mood

Pattern: Short-lit loop that tips towards Rembrandt, from a high, close, bare point source (an everyday LED light bulb!), with ...
Dramatic black and white single light portrait setup with moody side lighting

Five Portrait Looks with One Light

Want to know how many lights I typically use? Well, that's simple: just one. It's always been that way, as ...
Young male model portrait with dramatic lighting against dark grey background

Angle Of The Light Part 1

When we talk about lighting patterns, it can feel like there's a myriad of variables at play. And of course, ...
Rembrandt Lighting For Portrait Photographers

Rembrandt Lighting For Portrait Photographers

Many photographers discuss Rembrandt lighting, its applications, and techniques. Let's explore where you might use this lighting style. Typically, Rembrandt ...
Young man in suit jacket, dramatic shadow portrait with dark background

Mark | Sculpting A Face In A Dramatic Shadow Portrait

Discover how Mark sculpts faces with shadows using studio lighting to create depth and dimension in portraiture. Learn to read ...

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